The service here was outstanding. We were really well looked after from the moment we came through arrivals right until we left. KK met us at the jetty and got all our bags and surfboards safely to our room and we were given delicious iced tea on arrival. The rooms are clean and quiet and the beds are really comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
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Wave Crest Retreat
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About this stay
Set in North Malé Atoll, Wave Crest Retreat is a 3-star guesthouse on a local island. The facility list names diving, a restaurant and water sports. Guests rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 109 reviews.
The feed lists 39 facilities for Wave Crest Retreat. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, bars, coffee, dinner and restaurant. On the water side the list includes canoe, diving, fishing, surf and water sports.
In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, free wi-fi, hairdryer, safe and tv. Services include 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, concierge, currency exchange and express check in.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Snack bar / café
- Bars
- Bike rental service
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Currency exchange
- Dinner
- Diving
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fishing
- Free Wi-Fi
All 39 facilities
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Market
- Non smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Security Features
- Shuttle service
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Surf
- TV
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wake-up service
- Water sports
Photos
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Getting there
Wave Crest Retreat lies about 24 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé.
At this distance from Malé, transfers to North Malé Atoll are usually made by speedboat or the public ferry network; the property arranges or confirms the exact transfer and its timing.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Reef Edge Thulusdhoo (on the same island), Surf Deck (on the same island) and Cokes Surf Camp (on the same island). On a local island or in the city, stays this close share the same streets, beaches and ferry stops, which makes them easy to compare.
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Wave Crest Retreat averages 4.2 out of 5 across 109 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
Basic room but clean. Best possible service, very helpful. Big thanks to KK & the whole team! Great location, just 1min walk to cokes surf break & the beach. Great restaurant in front.
An outstanding guesthouse located in a perfect area followed by a really good service. The beach is within a few steps reach. All staff's ensures that guests experience the time of their life. Would like to highlight kk's hard work in this aspect. The food available left us wanting for more. Keep it up! However, if the toilet appliances were upgraded one more level, wouldn't hesitate to give one more star
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes family rooms.
Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
Local islands: guesthouses sit on inhabited islands where local laws apply, including dress codes away from designated bikini beaches and no alcohol.
Before you book Wave Crest Retreat, check what the rate includes: Maldives rates can be quoted with or without the green tax, service charge, meals and the transfer from Malé, and transfers are often priced per person. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.
About North Malé Atoll
North Malé Atoll has 235 stays in this guide: 43 resorts and 192 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Wave Crest Retreat ranks 72 of the 100 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.5 out of 5.
North Malé Atoll, known administratively as Kaafu, sits about 26 km from Velana International Airport and is the atoll most travellers encounter first. The guide lists 236 places to stay: 43 resorts on their own islands and 193 guesthouses on inhabited local islands. There are no city hotels in this atoll. Of the 100 rated stays, the average guest score is 4.5 out of 5. 81 stays list a private beach and 155 list diving, reflecting how central the water is to a stay here. Accommodation ranges from resort islands to guesthouse rooms on local islands.
Read the North Malé Atoll guide for reefs, transfers and what to do, or browse all 235 stays in North Malé.
Questions about Wave Crest Retreat
Where is Wave Crest Retreat?
Wave Crest Retreat is in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, about 24 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Reef Edge Thulusdhoo (on the same island).
Is Wave Crest Retreat a resort or a guesthouse?
Wave Crest Retreat is a guesthouse-style stay on an inhabited local island, rated 3 stars in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Wave Crest Retreat?
Guests rate Wave Crest Retreat 4.2 out of 5 across 109 reviews.
What facilities does Wave Crest Retreat have?
The feed lists 39 facilities, including diving and a restaurant.
How do you get to Wave Crest Retreat from the airport?
Wave Crest Retreat is about 24 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by speedboat or public ferry. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Wave Crest Retreat suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Wave Crest Retreat includes family rooms. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Wave Crest Retreat?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Reef Edge Thulusdhoo (on the same island), Surf Deck (on the same island) and Cokes Surf Camp (on the same island).
How do I check availability at Wave Crest Retreat?
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